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Finding the Third Proportional to 373,099 and 799,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 373,099 and 799,428 is: 1,712,910.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,099 : 799,428 = 799,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,099/799,428 = 799,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,099x = 799,428 × 799,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,099x = 639,085,127,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,085,127,184/373,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712,910.32

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